2. The Carlyle
8.8
35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Upper East Side · 58 tips and reviews
People: This landmark has something for everyone, including history buffs (JFK owned a pad there), jazz lovers (see live sets in the Café) and celeb watchers (it's Tom, Katie and Suri's home away from home).
MetroFocus: Did you know Woody Allen loves to play jazz here? Find out when and see a video of him playing on MetroFocus: Read more.
Laura Janssen: Terrific old school jazz joint. Very intimate. Check out John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molasky thru Nov 2014! They will melt your hearts.
3. Café Carlyle
8.4
35 E 76th St (at Madison Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Upper East Side · 24 tips and reviews
Sergio Fabossi: John Pizzarelli is playing there for another month. It is a very small and nice place to eat and enjoy a jazz concert. Woody Allen plays there every Monday as well.
naveen: you most certainly should have 'woody allen and the eddy davis jazz band' on your new york list. to get: chicken hash; dover sole; your choice of martini.
Lana Chan: Great menu for summer 2010 Restaurant Week. Reco the pea soup, steak, chocolate cake
Thomas Shelford: Come to jazz & sketch nights on Tues & Thurs for burlesque models, expert draftsmanship and drinks under the gaze of an epic Norman Rockwell painting. The golden age of American illustration lives on!
Neil Bhatiya: A good free museum. Allow about 45 minutes to see all three floors of exhibits. Short walking distance from stores on Lexington, 59th street subways.
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6. La Pulperia
1626 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Yorkville · 54 tips and reviews
ZenFoodster: Latin fare, fun, & flare at the bar in my new UES hood w/ ALL-DAY Mon HH 12pm-close + Brazilian jazz band in the evenings. HH also Tue-Fri & Sun's from 12pm-8pm.
Jessie Catana: Live Brazilian jazz every Monday night! Phenomenal group!
ZenFoodster: Flamenco (W 7:30pm)+all-day jazz Mon's. Food is not fresh & 2 saucy. Pricey HH All-day Mon's + 12-7pm Sun-Fri. Stick w/ 1st FREE drink 4 ladies (Mon 5-7pm), margaritas, guac & corn+cheese empanadas!
8. Two E Bar/Lounge
7.4
2 E 61st St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Upper East Side · 26 tips and reviews
Ryan Drushel: Come by on Tuesdays between 6:30pm-9:30pm for some live jazz!! A signature Mad Men cocktail list allows one to experience the life of Don Draper and Rachel Menken!!
Ryan Drushel: There is live jazz every Tuesday from 6:30pm-9:30pm! Great ambient music to listen to while enjoying a signature cocktail!
Lee Simpson: Again, consistently fantastic cocktails, amazing waiting staff, delicious snacks! So so good.
Silene Lim: If you love 1920s American jazz age, go. Beautiful exhibits of Cartier and Tiffany vanity, cigarette cases, along with jewelry and furniture. During prohibition and migration b/w Paris and New York.
Justin McKissick: Most interesting, most interactive, and most fun museum I have ever visited. Their new digital pen system is awesome. If you're on the fence about going, just go - you won't regret it!
BLOUIN ARTINFO: The Smithsonian museum network isn't just in D.C. Its design museum is tucked in Andrew Carnegie's 64-room mansion and features a gift shop to conquer all gift shops. Read more.
10. Morso NYC
7.2
420 E 59th St (btwn 1st Ave & Sutton Pl), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 16 tips and reviews
M Reilly-Brooks: Grilled octopus as an app, rabbit hunter stew, sardines with fennel and pignolis--and cheesecake! Nice Valentine's Day meal (After Hours Jazz group played too)
Michael G.: This is like the local diner for the elderly residents of Sutton Place, but hey they know how to eat well. Grilled octopus (Polpo Alla Griglia), Spaghetti Rustica, and Pollo Martini are all delicious
Diane Weiss: Love the food! Pino is the best host..... My favorite in the neighborhood.